Lost - Fishing Vest

[Don]

I fished Taney below the dam today for the second time since last winter. I left my vest sitting on the grass not far from the pavillion as I rode away in my friend's car a little after 4PM. We drove back to Taney with hope anticipation and arrived after dark - no vest. This baby was loaded, estimated $1000.00 retail full of goods. My friends know I carry everything I have with me when I go.

Please, if any body knows any information, respond to this post or leave a message at 417-732-2924.

Thanks.....Don

[Danoinark]

So sorry to hear about that Don. Some vests are like losing an old friend. I hope someone has simply picked it up and intends to try to get it back to you. Keep us updated.

Dano

[patfish]

Don! Oh brother! I feel for you. Hopefully this keeps getting bumped so you can get your goods back.

[laker67]

I fished Taney below the dam today for the second time since last winter. I left my vest sitting on the grass not far from the pavillion as I rode away in my friend's car a little after 4PM. We drove back to Taney with hope anticipation and arrived after dark - no vest. This baby was loaded, estimated $1000.00 retail full of goods. My friends know I carry everything I have with me when I go.

Please, if any body knows any information, respond to this post or leave a message at 417-732-2924.

Thanks.....Don

That's terrible news Don. Hopefully one of the local guys picked it up. You need to call Anglers & Archers, plus River Run. They hear about gear being lost and especially found. I'll call Darrly and get the word out to him, so he can ask around. If any of the locals found it , he will know. If I hear anything, I'll give you a PM.

Laker67

[laker67]

Hey Don,

My wife just reminded me of an incident similiar a few years back. Turns out the missing equipment was turned in at the hatchery. Good luck.

[TroutBum4wt]

I was down at the dam today, too. I walked through the pavillion this afternoon and I saw a loaded vest with a wading stick. A second vest was laying close to it. They were both on the cement slad on the east side of the tables. Two or three guys were busy with loading gear near the pavillion. I wish I could have been more help. Good luck.

[NoLuck]

Dang it Don,

If it makes you feel any better, you can use my handle for this site. I took off and forgot my vest once at home and made it to Sullivan MO and turned around to go get it. I thought that was a bad feeling. I can't even imagine how you must feel. I sure hope someone honest finds it for you and sends it your way.

Better luck to you my friend,

Rich

[NoLuck]

Hey Don,

You may also want to post your lost vest in the Taney threads. I'm not sure everyone looks this far down on the list here.

Rich

[Don]

I retrieved the vest and everything in it from the hatchery. They said a fisherman turned it in. Much thanks to him, a good samaratin.

I was bumming about the loss until I thought of those with far greater losses such as health, jobs, homes, and loved ones. My situation seemed like nothing by then. A humbling experience leads me to count my blessings.

Don May

[Danoinark]

Great news Don, another testament to the fishing community.

Dano